St. Stephen UMC saying goodbye to member

Brandon Dirks, who works with the youth of St. Stephen United Methodist Church, will soon leave the congregation.

Dirks has accepted a position as a senior staff member at Christ Church United Methodist in Louisville, Ky., and will oversee all aspects of Christian education and discipleship there. His last day in Charlotte is scheduled for Aug. 26.

St. Stephen UMC is located at 6800 Sardis Road. Find more information at the church’s website, www.ststephenumc.net.